How to Find the Right Hair Oil
Doesn’t everyone dream of bouncy, glossy, and luscious locks? To achieve this, using hair oil is a must. Using the right hair oil will have an innate ability to nourish the scalp and hair from its roots to its tips. With so many products in the market, it can be overwhelming to select the right product. We are here to make things easy for you.
Below are key things to look for in choosing the right hair oil to achieve healthy, strong, and luscious hair.
1. Check if its rich in Fatty Acids
Omega-3, 6, and 9 are important dietary fatty acids necessary for your health and wellbeing. But did you know, they play a significant role in hair’s health?
Omega-3 fatty acids increase hair elasticity, nourish hair follicles, enhance growth, improve strength, prevent dryness and dandruff, boost scalp circulation, and inhibit hair fall. You can find the omega-3 fatty acids in hemp seed oil, flaxseed oil, and sesame seed oil.
Omega-6 fatty acids prevent moisture loss from hair, stimulate hair growth, and control flaky scalp conditions. It is abundantly present in evening primrose oil, grape seed oil, hemp seed oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil.
Omega-9 fatty acids are great for protecting the hair against environmental damage. In addition, they make it soft and more manageable. Hair oils rich in omega-9 fatty acids are sweet almond oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, neem oil, and olive oil.
2. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is recognized for its potency in antioxidants. Antioxidants are what protects and repairs damages from free radicals, such as, hair breakage. In addition, it restores shine and provides an extra layer of protection to the hair fibers.
Vitamin E is abundantly present in coconut oil, almond oil, monoï oil, and sesame oil. You can use any of them to nourish your locks.
3. Free from Mineral Oil
You may find hair oils in the market with mineral oil; however, it may be better avoiding products with mineral oil. Mineral oil may help to restore shine, detangling, and prevention of split ends, however, mineral oil does not penetrate the hair follicles and causes an excess build-up on hair strands and scalp. Excess build up may cause scalp break outs and make your hair lifeless from the weigh down of the oil.
In contrast, if you use oils like monoï or coconut oil as a pre-wash or post-wash hair treatment, it will significantly reduce the protein loss from hair. So always make sure the hair product you are purchasing contains natural oils.
4. Free from Synthetic Silicone
Some hair oils include synthetic silicone, which is commonly labeled on products as
- cyclomethicone
- amodimethicone
- dimethicone
These components are commonly added to improve hair texture. It coats the hair with a glossy shine, locks in moisture, and leaves instant silkiness. However, synthetic silicone can weigh your hair down, resulting in stressing your hair and scalp.
Try products with natural alternatives like bamboo leaf extract. Bamboo leaf extract clears your scalp and hair of pollutants, dead skin cells, and product build-up. In addition, it stimulates blood circulation and keeps your hair moisturized and maintain elasticity without weighing it down.
The Bottom Line
Always look for a nutrient-rich oil to keep your hair healthy and shiny. Do your own research to find what the product is made of before trying it out.
Try The Original Hair Oil with Monoï. The Original Hair Oil is rich in fatty acids, vitamin E, and bamboo leaf extract that helps to achieve healthy, strong, and luscious locks. Not to mention, it has a heavenly scent that will make you feel like you’re on a holiday.
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